Panafest 2025 – 10 Days of Reconnection And Celebration

Monday, July 28 | Overnight in Osu, Accra

Touch down at Kotoka International Airport, where your guide and driver will be waiting to welcome you home. After check-in at your boutique hotel in vibrant Osu, unwind and settle in.

Later in the evening, gather with fellow travelers for a relaxed welcome cocktail reception. Enjoy local drinks, small bites, and an orientation that sets the tone for the transformative journey ahead

Tuesday, July 29 | Overnight in Osu, Accra

Begin the day with an immersive city tour of Accra, Ghana’s buzzing capital. Highlights include:

• Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, honoring Ghana’s founding father
• The W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, a powerful Pan-African landmark
• A guided walk through historic Jamestown, where colonial architecture meets street art and fishing culture
• Oxford Street shopping for African fashion, fabric, and souvenirs

In the evening, enjoy an optional night out exploring Accra’s vibrant social scene—whether it's rooftop cocktails, live music, or Afrobeat dancing (at your own cost).

Wednesday, July 30 | Overnight in Elmina

Leave Accra for the Central Region, beginning with a powerful naming ceremony led by a traditional priest or elder. Receive your Ghanaian name, rooted in your birth day and spiritual essence—a personal reconnection ritual deeply rooted in culture.

Continue to Elmina, where you'll explore:

• The haunting dungeons and history of Elmina Castle
• The vibrant Posuban shrines, where Asafo warrior companies honored their deities
• A breathtaking sunset at Fort San Jago, overlooking the fishing port and town

Check into your upscale beach resort and relax by the Atlantic.

Thursday, July 31 | Overnight in Elmina

Start the morning with a walk through Ghana’s lush rainforest canopy at Kakum National Park. Cross the famous canopy walkway, suspended 100 feet above the forest floor. Optional stops include the Hans Botel crocodile pond and stingless bee farm.

In the evening, join the sacred Reverential Night Ceremony—a solemn, candlelit procession that honors the memory of the enslaved, leading up to Emancipation Day. It's a moment of reflection, unity, and ancestral invocation.

Friday, August 1 | Overnight in Elmina

Travel to Assin Manso, the site of the Slave River, where many had their last bath before captivity. Participate in the Emancipation Day ceremony, which draws thousands in a tribute to resistance, survival, and freedom.

Later, experience the Durbar of Chiefs, a royal cultural celebration featuring pageantry, traditional drumming, and live performances as part of Panafest 2025.

Saturday, August 2 | Overnight in Kokrobite

Visit the iconic Cape Coast Castle for the emotional Door of Return Ceremony, where descendants of the enslaved symbolically come back through the gate of no return, reclaiming their identity and space.

En route to Kokrobite, stop by a pineapple farm for a fresh taste of the land. Arrive at your laid-back beachside resort, perfect for some evening relaxation by the waves.

Sunday, August 3 | Overnight in Ada Foah

Head east to Ada Foah, stopping at the incredible Nkyinkyim Ancestral Memory Museum, a profound open-air exhibit of sculpture, spirit, and remembrance.

Continue to your riverside resort, then board a boat for a Volta River cruise to visit island communities known for basket weaving, rum making, and ancestral storytelling.

Monday, August 4 | Overnight in Ada Foah

Today, immerse yourself in the Asafotufiami Festival—a dynamic celebration of Ga-Dangme warrior history.

• Start with a scenic estuary cruise
• Witness initiation rites, musket firing, war dances, and storytelling
• Dress in festival attire and join the dancing crowds

It’s a thrilling, colorful, and deeply meaningful experience.

Tuesday, August 5 | Overnight in Ada Foah

Explore the Songor Salt Lagoon or choose to relax at the resort. Later, attend the Durbar of Ada Chiefs, where regal processions, traditional cloth, and royal horn blowers fill the atmosphere with grandeur. This celebration honors ancestral victories and unity among clans.

Wednesday, August 6 | Return to Accra + Airport Drop-Off

Enjoy a slow morning. Options include:

• Horseback riding along the beach
• A visit to a local art gallery or craft center

Drive back to Accra, with a final stop at the African Artist Alliance gift shop for last-minute souvenirs. Then, transfer to Kotoka International Airport for your onward flight—leaving with memories, names, and a renewed sense of identity.